Montessori Academy for Peace
Decatur, IL · Decatur SD 61 · Grades PK - 8
1,685th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 20%▼ Declining
Montessori Academy for Peace ranking
SchoolRow ranks Montessori Academy for Peace 1,685th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 20% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 33th in 2019 to 20th in 2025 — declining.
Montessori Academy for Peace test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Montessori Academy for Peace students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 639 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.4% | 46.8% | ▼ 14.6 pts | |
| Black | 24.1% | 31.8% | ▲ 7.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.9% | 18.9% | ▲ 8.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Montessori Academy for Peace
Typical home value $94K in zip 62522 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Montessori Academy for Peace
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Michael E Baum Elem SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 0.6 mi away1,905th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 13% - 1Muffley Elem SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 1.7 mi away2,074th of 2,105
ELA 15% · Math 7% - 2Robertson Charter SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 2.9 mi away · charter1,887th of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 6% - 1Johns Hill Magnet SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 3.2 mi away1,940th of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 13% - –Hope AcademyDecatur SD 61 · 3.5 mi away
- –McGaughey Elem SchoolMt Zion CUSD 3 · 3.9 mi away
- 1South Shores Elem SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 4 mi away2,070th of 2,105
ELA 11% - 8Mt Zion Elem SchoolMt Zion CUSD 3 · 4.2 mi away532nd of 2,105
ELA 55% · Math 63%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Montessori Academy for Peace in?
Montessori Academy for Peace is part of the Decatur SD 61 district in Decatur, Illinois.
Is Montessori Academy for Peace a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Montessori Academy for Peace 1,685th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 20% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Montessori Academy for Peace?
White 47%, Black 32%, Two or more races 19%, Hispanic 1% (639 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Montessori Academy for Peace cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62522 is $94K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.